As expected, for the first time in four years, Saints are through to the Super League Grand Final but blimey Charlie did we have to do it the hard way? For long spells it looked like last year could be about to repeat itself in that we were going to come undone just when it really mattered, but despite a show of nerves with ball in hand (or more appropriately, on the floor), once again, our defensive resolve held fast, and a superb show from Hull was repelled.

The business end of the year is here and after finishing top the Saints get a home tie against second placed Hull FC in what should be a cracking match. Both sides are at full strength and a big crowd is expected.

The Play Offs hit round two, and as Leeds and Salford make their exits, Saints and Hull are just getting started in their efforts to reach the Grand Final. Who will make the exit this week - Bradford or Warrington?

The 20 man squad for this Friday's Qualifying Semi Final against Hull has been named and the Saints are at Full Strength as Paul Sculthorpe and Jason Hooper could be set for returns. The squad is as follows:

Saints have had seven stars included in the 25 man Great Britain squad. Lee Gilmour, James Graham, Leon Pryce, Sean Long, James Roby, Paul Wellens and Jon Wilkin have all been included in the squad to travel down under for the Tri Nations.

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